Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Overview:

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction and surface mining.

Responsibilities:

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and

• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such

• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
• Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
• Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using

• Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
• Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
• Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
• Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
• Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
• Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.

Qualifications:

• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of

• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of

• Tenacious - Ability to hold steadfast and complete a goal.
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his

• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their

• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given

• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a

• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Experience : One to two years related experience